As an alternative to incessant power outrage in parts of the state by Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), the Akwa Ibom State Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel has donated ten 7.5 KVA generating sets to sub- treasuries in the state.
Presenting the generating sets on Wednesday on behalf of the governor, the state Accountant General Pastor Uwem Andrew- Essien said the generating sets would assist sub treasury staff carry out their official assignments creditably, in view of the epileptic nature of public power supply in the state.
Pastor Andrew- Essien said the exercise would be done in phases until all sub- treasuries without generating sets are catered for.
The Accountant General who was represented by his deputy, Mrs Patricia Ukoette advised the sub- treasurers to imbibe good maintenance culture and guard against vandalizing the sets.
A staff ,Mr. Ekeng Effiong, sub- treasurer for Onna expressed gratitude to the state Governor and the Accountant General for placing premium on the wellbeing of workers in the state.
He assured the Accountant General that they would continue to put in their best to reciprocate Government’s kind gesture, adding that with the new development, there would be increased output which would in turn boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue(IGR).